California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 7272.5

(1) Increase the profitability and value of cropland and rangeland.

(2) Decrease the costs of roadside, park, and waterway maintenance.

(3) Reduce the fire hazard and fire control costs in the state.

(4) Protect the biodiversity of native ecosystems.

(5) Maintain the recreational and aesthetic value of open space, recreational, and public areas.

(6) Increase water supply and flow.

(1) Operation of programs by the county agricultural commissioner for control of noxious weeds along county roads and other local government owned property.

(2) Matching funds for control of noxious weeds on city owned streets, parks, rights-of-way, and other public areas.

(3) Disseminating biological control agents by the county agricultural commissioner for the long-term control of yellow starthistle or other noxious weeds.

(4) Abatement of noxious weed infestations on land vital to the success of the program.

(5) Not more than 10 percent of the noxious weed management funds distributed to a county agricultural commissioner subject to this section may be used by that commissioner for meeting, travel, administration, and coordination costs.